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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Sarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Salita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarus comes to the cage accompanied by T.I. - What Up, What's Happenin. On his way into the cage it seems that Anton Sarus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anton Sarus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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159 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Sarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Salita!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarus lands a big uppercut and Salita crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Salita looks OK. Sarus waves Salita back to his feet!
Salita is rocked!
Sarus lands a brutal uppercut that launches Salita off his feet! Salita tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Sarus!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Hardgrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Butch Hardgrove!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klitschko throws a sloppy head kick and Hardgrove moves out of range easily.
Klitschko with a jab.
Ivan Klitschko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klitschko cracks Hardgrove with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hardgrove tries to clinch up but Klitschko circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardgrove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klitschko swinging wilding here.
Klitschko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardgrove takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hardgrove is rocked!
Hardgrove wants to clinch.
Hardgrove is still on wobbly legs! Can Klitschko finish him?
Klitschko misses with the combination.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardgrove seems to have recovered his senses.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klitschko closes the distance and clinches.
Klitschko can't break the clinch.
Klitschko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardgrove has him pressed against the cage.
Hardgrove prevents Klitschko from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardgrove lands an elbow just above Klitschko 's eye.
Hardgrove keeps control of Klitschko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardgrove ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hardgrove no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Klitschko stops Hardgrove from standing up.
Klitschko wants to get up but he can't break Hardgrove's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hardgrove wants to stand but Klitschko is controlling the position.
Klitschko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hardgrove is proving hard to escape from.
Hardgrove wants to stand and escape but Klitschko is having none of it.
Klitschko tries to stand but Hardgrove is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Klitschko throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardgrove moves away from the strike by Klitschko.
Hardgrove tries to close the distance and clinch but Klitschko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klitschko misses with a straight left.
A jab from Klitschko misses.
Hardgrove tries to clinch there but Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardgrove closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klitschko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klitschko circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Hardgrove drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Klitschko follows Hardgrove to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Klitschko!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ill Will (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will comes to the cage accompanied by It's Okay-The Game. Tim Schneider has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ill Will!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Schneider!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will moves in looking to clinch but Schneider pushes him off.
Schneider looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Will tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Will moves into the clinch.
Will prevents the takedown attempt.
Will stalling the fight.
Will lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Will.
Will tries a knee to the head but Schneider blocks it.
Will lands a knee to the head.
Will lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Schneider is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Will slowing the pace effectively.
Will throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schneider blocks it with crossed arms.
Will scores a nice knee to the body.
Will gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will wants the takedown. Schneider is fighting it off but Will persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schneider's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will passes Schneider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Will is looking to take a break and control but Schneider is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Will is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Will slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will winds up and cracks Schneider with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Will lands a nice short elbow.
Will has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Will wants to control the pace but Schneider is squirming around nicely.
Schneider in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Will looking to control and managing it successfully.
Will working Schneider over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will with good strikes from the mount here!
Will is working for a guillotine from mount but Schneider frees his head quite easily.
Will looking to control but Schneider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Will unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schneider is in all sorts of trouble here.
Will landing strikes, looking to finish!
Will pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Will connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Schneider is rocked!
Will lands a big shot to the head and Schneider winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ill Will!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Couch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yun Zheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enemy. Yun Zheng told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Couch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yun Zheng!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zheng shoots for a double leg takedown but Couch sprawls well. He's pushed Zheng's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Couch looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zheng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Couch.
Zheng scores with a takedown into Couch's guard.
Zheng advances to half guard.
Zheng is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Couch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zheng seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Couch is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yun Zheng!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Pasqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manuel Pasqual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reeves is looking to take a break and control but Pasqual is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pasqual is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reeves is controlling him well.
Reeves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pasqual. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reeves cracks Pasqual with a big right hand but Pasqual just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pasqual defending against the ground and pound.
Reeves in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reeves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pasqual is looking for a sweep.
Reeves throwing strikes but Pasqual manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reeves punching from the bottom.
Reeves keeping hold of Pasqual's head, controlling as best he can.
Reeves is looking for a sweep. Pasqual is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reeves can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reeves trying to control from the bottom.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard.
Reeves tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Reeves moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pasqual trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Reeves throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reeves striking off his back but it's not causing Pasqual any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pasqual throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Reeves managing to block the knees to the body from Pasqual.
Pasqual lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reeves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Reeves trying to control the position but Pasqual is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves looks gassed!
Reeves grinds an elbow into Pasqual's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves prevents Pasqual from escaping the position.
Reeves working away.
Reeves throws an elbow but Pasqual slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pasqual tries to improve position but can't.
Reeves trying to control the position but Pasqual is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reeves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pasqual's guard.
Reeves throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves looking to sit in guard and control but Pasqual gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reeves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pasqual wants to stand but Reeves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reeves is trying to keep Pasqual in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reeves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pasqual throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reeves's head.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Pasqual.
Reeves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pasqual's waist but Pasqual gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reeves off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pasqual.
Victor Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pasqual digs a good body shot into Reeves's ribs.
Reeves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pasqual feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reeves's calf.
Pasqual misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Pasqual.
Reeves shoots in and bounces Pasqual off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reeves throws and elbow that misses. Pasqual uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reeves's guard. Nice move by Pasqual!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pasqual trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck.
Reeves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pasqual is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reeves.
Pasqual working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pasqual wants to stand but Reeves has his arm trapped.
Pasqual blocks the strikes from Reeves.
Reeves is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Reeves is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pasqual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Pasqual.
Manuel Pasqual is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pasqual lands a glancing blow to the side of Reeves's head.
Pasqual misses with a head kick.
Pasqual throws a sloppy head kick and Reeves moves out of range easily.
Reeves takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Pasqual as Reeves shoots in.
Pasqual is looking to slow Reeves down with leg kicks.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manuel Pasqual has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
Pasqual is looking to clinch but Reeves is avoiding it.
Pasqual digs a good body shot into Reeves's ribs.
Reeves defending well as Pasqual loads up on a big left hand.
Reeves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pasqual.
Reeves throws a head kick that misses
and Pasqual counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Reeves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reeves lands in his opponent's guard.
Reeves prevents Pasqual from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pasqual trying to keep a closed guard but Reeves is proving a slippery customer.
Pasqual avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pasqual thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reeves thows a big elbow that misses.
Reeves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Pasqual dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reeves shoots in and drives through. Pasqual sprawls well.
Pasqual misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Pasqual.
Reeves shoots in but Pasqual avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice straight punches there by Pasqual. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pasqual.
A jab lands there for Reeves.
Reeves circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reeves counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pasqual won't be happy with that.
Reeves wants to control but Pasqual is keeping him busy.
Pasqual is pushing Reeves's head away, looking to escape. Reeves manages to hold on to the position though.
Reeves postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves is looking to take a break and control but Pasqual is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reeves throwing strikes but Pasqual manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Reeves throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Reeves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reeves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pasqual wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves trying to control from the bottom.
Reeves tries to roll over but Pasqual keeps him under control.
Pasqual tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pasqual, as that shot connected.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pasqual but Pasqual pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manuel Pasqual has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
Pasqual throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reeves shoots in for a double leg but Pasqual sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reeves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pasqual dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasqual with a hook.
Pasqual tries to clinch but Reeves moves out of range.
Pasqual lands a head kick!
A slow jab from Pasqual misses its intended target.
Reeves shoots for a takedown but Pasqual saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pasqual throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasqual throws a head kick but Reeves moves out of range.
Pasqual pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Pasqual is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pasqual is looking to stand up but Reeves isn't so interested in that idea.
Reeves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pasqual swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reeves throws and elbow that misses. Pasqual uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reeves's guard. Nice move by Pasqual!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Reeves.
I think Reeves has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Reeves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Machauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacCallum has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Machauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacCallum!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCallum has Machauer up against the cage in a clinch.
Machauer has had enough of the clinch but MacCallum keeps him there for the moment.
Machauer has had enough of the clinch but MacCallum keeps him there for the moment.
Machauer is trying to drag MacCallum to the mat but MacCallum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacCallum manages to break the clinch.
MacCallum drops Machauer with a right and a left! MacCallum comes rushing in but Machauer regains his composure and manages to keep MacCallum in guard.
Machauer is rocked!
It looks like Patrick Machauer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machauer looking for a sweep. Not yet Machauer, not yet.
Machauer wants to improve his position but instead MacCallum has moved into half guard.
Machauer actively working from the bottom here.
Machauer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machauer tries to get out of the position.
MacCallum tries to stand and escape but Machauer is controlling the position.
Machauer tries to roll over but MacCallum keeps him under control.
MacCallum seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCallum working Machauer over with strikes.
Machauer tries to get to full guard but MacCallum has control of the leg.
MacCallum is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacCallum trying to control the action but Machauer is working from the bottom.
MacCallum prevents Machauer from improving his position.
Machauer has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, MacCallum escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by MacCallum!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacCallum decides to stand back up.
Machauer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machauer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacCallum but MacCallum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Machauer shoots in but MacCallum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Machauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machauer is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for MacCallum. That snapped Machauer's head back.
MacCallum knocks Machauer to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Oh Machauer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCallum connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Machauer some visible discomfort.
MacCallum stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Machauer seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machauer is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. MacCallum doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Machauer crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Machauer's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angus MacCallum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ The Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gage Gagnetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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163 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, BJ The Prodigy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Gagnetti!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gagnetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gagnetti.
Some wild striking there from The Prodigy.
The Prodigy looks to throw the jab but Gagnetti is out of range.
Gagnetti clinches up against the cage.
Gagnetti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Prodigy misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Prodigy.
Gagnetti tries a knee to the head but The Prodigy blocks it.
The Prodigy blocks an elbow strike.
The Prodigy misses with the head strike.
The Prodigy tries to break the clinch but Gagnetti is controlling the position.
Gagnetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Prodigy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnetti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gagnetti prevents The Prodigy from breaking the clinch.
The Prodigy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gagnetti lands an elbow inside that The Prodigy shrugs off.
The Prodigy wants to break free but Gagnetti has control.
The Prodigy has had enough of the clinch but Gagnetti keeps him there for the moment.
The Prodigy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnetti looking to throw knees to the head but The Prodigy is blocking nicely.
The Prodigy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gagnetti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnetti tries a knee to the head but The Prodigy blocks it.
The Prodigy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gagnetti.
Gagnetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnetti lands an elbow inside.
Gagnetti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gagnetti prevents The Prodigy from breaking the clinch.
The Prodigy wants to break free but Gagnetti has control.
The Prodigy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The Prodigy lands with a left to the head.
The Prodigy working aggressively here.
The Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
The Prodigy managing to block the knees to the body from Gagnetti.
The Prodigy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gagnetti leaning against his opponent.
Gagnetti lands a knee to the body.
Gagnetti landing knees to the head.
The Prodigy throws a punch but it's blocked by Gagnetti.
The Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
The Prodigy lands with a left to the head.
Gagnetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gagnetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gagnetti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gagnetti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gagnetti looks gassed!
The Prodigy working aggressively here.
The Prodigy is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gagnetti blocking some punches.
Gagnetti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Prodigy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
Gagnetti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Prodigy's defenses.
Gagnetti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Prodigy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
Gagnetti misses with an elbow strike.
Gagnetti is struggling to control the position.
Gagnetti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Prodigy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Prodigy misses with some punches.
The Prodigy throws a head punch that misses.
The Prodigy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gagnetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Prodigy blocks it with crossed arms.
The Prodigy is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagnetti has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from The Prodigy fails to land.
Gagnetti prevents The Prodigy from breaking the clinch.
Gagnetti tries a knee to the head but The Prodigy blocks it.
Gagnetti is trying to maintain a safe position but The Prodigy gets an underhook and turns Gagnetti into the cage.
The Prodigy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gagnetti tries to land knees in the clinch but The Prodigy avoids the damage to the body.
The Prodigy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Prodigy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gagnetti missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy is trying to break free.
Gagnetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Prodigy wants to get back to striking at distance but Gagnetti won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Prodigy is looking to break free of the clinch but Gagnetti has double underhooks.
Gagnetti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Prodigy.
The Prodigy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gagnetti tries to land knees in the clinch but The Prodigy avoids the damage to the body.
The Prodigy has had enough of the clinch but Gagnetti keeps him there for the moment.
The Prodigy lands a left hand.
Gagnetti has hold of one of The Prodigy's legs. The Prodigy is fighting the takedown attempt but Gagnetti gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The Prodigy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gagnetti trying to control here.
Gagnetti tries to roll over but The Prodigy keeps him under control.
Gagnetti won't allow The Prodigy to pass to mount.
Gagnetti trying to hold on to The Prodigy's head to control him but The Prodigy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Prodigy is working for a submission of some sort.
Gagnetti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The Prodigy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gagnetti's head backwards.
The Prodigy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Prodigy throws a right hand that Gagnetti ducks under and follows up with a left that Gagnetti also avoids with ease.
The Prodigy throws a shot from downtown. Gagnetti moves away and avoids it.
Gagnetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Prodigy's sensitive parts.
The Prodigy fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Gagnetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gagnetti rushes The Prodigy and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gagnetti.
The Prodigy is trying to break free.
Gagnetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Prodigy blocks it with crossed arms.
The Prodigy is trying to break the clinch but Gagnetti has him pressed against the cage.
Gagnetti lands a nice knee to the body.
The Prodigy has had enough of the clinch but Gagnetti keeps him there for the moment.
Gagnetti misses with a knee strike.
Gagnetti trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Prodigy fails to land.
Gagnetti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gagnetti looking to throw knees to the head but The Prodigy is blocking nicely.
The Prodigy can't break the clinch.
The Prodigy can't break the clinch.
Gagnetti connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Prodigy's face.
Gagnetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Prodigy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnetti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Prodigy is keeping busy.
The Prodigy misses with a punch on the inside.
The Prodigy lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Prodigy lands an uppercut.
Gagnetti crunches a lovely knee into The Prodigy's ribcage.
The Prodigy wants to get back to striking at distance but Gagnetti won't allow it.
Gagnetti tries to land a knee to the head but The Prodigy blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Prodigy lands a right hand.
The Prodigy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Prodigy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gagnetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gagnetti looking to throw knees to the head but The Prodigy is blocking nicely.
The Prodigy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gagnetti backwards.
The Prodigy gets through Gagnetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gagnetti is struggling to control the position.
The Prodigy lands with a short shot to the head.
The Prodigy is trying to break free.
Gagnetti tries to land knees in the clinch but The Prodigy avoids the damage to the body.
The Prodigy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gagnetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Prodigy blocks it with crossed arms.
The Prodigy has a couple of punches blocked by Gagnetti.
The Prodigy managing to block the knees to the body from Gagnetti.
Gagnetti takes a shot to the head.
Gagnetti lands a takedown into guard.
Gagnetti tries to free his leg and advance position but The Prodigy is retaining full guard.
The Prodigy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Prodigy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gagnetti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti passes The Prodigy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gagnetti slows the pace down in half guard.
The Prodigy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gagnetti is looking to take a break and control but The Prodigy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Prodigy actively working from the bottom here.
Gagnetti tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Prodigy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnetti controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Prodigy is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gagnetti pulls his head out easily.
Gagnetti tries to pass to full mount but The Prodigy defends it.
The Prodigy moves into full guard.
The Prodigy looking for a guillotine here but Gagnetti defends easily.
The Prodigy keeping full guard, as Gagnetti tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Prodigy wants to hit a switch here but Gagnetti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Prodigy there!
Gagnetti prevents The Prodigy from getting the reversal.
Gagnetti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Prodigy is looking to escape.
Gagnetti prevents The Prodigy from getting the reversal.
The Prodigy has left one of his arms exposed and Gagnetti doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. The Prodigy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gage Gagnetti!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shrimp McGimp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
22
139 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shrimp McGimp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lester Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGimp gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGimp has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hayes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McGimp really is a fat lump.
McGimp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hayes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayes.
Hayes wants to get up but he can't break McGimp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGimp keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Hayes tries to stand but McGimp is controlling from the bottom.
McGimp wants to sweep here but Hayes controlling him for the moment.
Hayes content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGimp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimp is trying to control the position but Hayes postures up.
Hayes tries to stand but McGimp is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McGimp fails with the takedown
and Hayes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGimp's guard.
McGimp keeping moving, preventing Hayes from controlling successfully.
Hayes wanted to stand there but McGimp had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGimp is trying to hold Hayes in close to prevent damage but Hayes has managed to pass into half guard.
Hayes tries to pass to full mount but McGimp defends it.
McGimp has one foot on Hayes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hayes fails with the takedown
and McGimp counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGimp is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hayes keeping moving, preventing McGimp from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGimp is controlling him.
McGimp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hayes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hayes looks gassed!
McGimp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayes is keeping the position for now.
McGimp trying to control but Hayes is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGimp fails with the takedown
so Hayes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shrimp McGimp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayes wants to control from the top but McGimp keeps moving.
Hayes tries to free his leg and advance position but McGimp is retaining full guard.
Hayes wants to stand and escape but instead McGimp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGimp controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Hayes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hayes tries for a takedown but McGimp circles away easily
and McGimp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hayes!
Hayes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McGimp unloading with bombs!
McGimp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McGimp trying to control but Hayes is having none of it.
McGimp misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hayes is desperately trying to improve his position but McGimp has a good base and remains in mount.
McGimp wants to control the action but instead Hayes gets a body lock and reverses into McGimp's guard! Nice work!
Hayes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGimp trying to keep a closed guard but Hayes is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGimp closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGimp lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGimp controls the pace.
McGimp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hayes looking for a triangle here. McGimp is fighting it but it looks tight! Hayes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McGimp is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lester Hayes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilios Nicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Oroku Saki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilios Nicko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Nicko as Saki shoots in.
Nicko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Saki wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nicko keeps control of the position easily here as Saki tries to buck him off.
Nicko keeps control of the position as Saki tries to break free.
Saki is working hard here to advance position.
Saki manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nicko's guard. Nice work there by Saki.
Saki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nicko trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nicko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saki has Nicko in his guard.
Saki looking for a triangle here. Nicko is fighting it but it looks tight! Saki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nicko is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oroku Saki!
Oroku Saki is the new lightweight champion!
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